Singapore Airlines will fit its A350 and A380 fleet with Starlink’s inflight internet service with installation slated to begin in Q1 2027.
ViaSat
ViaSat-3 APAC Launches Successfully
On Thursday morning the third ViaSat-3 satellite successfully lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center on a Falcon Heavy rocket, marking a major milestone in the very important (and rather delayed) program to massively boost capacity in GEO orbit.
A Subtle Shift in Messaging
Parsing the language of a press release can be an interesting challenge. Subtle changes over the past couple months with Southwest Airlines’ IFC play are worth digging in to.
Viasat Pursues Boeing Line-fit for AERA Terminal
Viasat aims to make AERA, its next-generation electronically steered antenna (ESA) inflight internet terminal, line-fit offerable across the full range of Boeing aircraft from 2028ish.
Saudia, NSG (Finally) Confirm Inflight Internet Partnership
Saudia officially has a new inflight internet offering, six months after launching its pilot program with Neo Space Group.
Refreshed 787 Takes Flight for Jetstar
A new generation of long-haul flying launches in Australia this week, as Jetstar introduces its first refreshed 787.
Vueling Adds Wireless IFE, Powered by Viasat
Inflight entertainment is now available – and complimentary – on the Vueling fleet.
Lightspeed Slips, Shifts Capacity to Mil-Ka
Full global availability of the Telesat Lightspeed constellation schedule slipped into 2028, owing to hardware production issues.
LOT Goes Live with Viasat Inflight Internet on 787s
LOT Polish Airlines’ first 787 fitted with inflight internet from Viasat recently entered service, part of an aircraft retrofit program first announced in 2023.
A Curious IFC Shift
Operating a multi-supplier IFC portfolio is not unique. Still, sometimes those shifts come as a surprise. A report this week very much fits in that latter category to me.